What to do with old shutters from inside windows.....?
I have a load of indoor shutters from my brother's house that he just bought- He wants to throw them away but I know there must be some cool things to do with them..any ideas?
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Here's some great inspiration from here on Hometalk, people are so creative! https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/garden/salvaged-the-32-shutter-challenge-repurposing-shutters-in-the-garden-4009939
Salvaged! The 32 Shutter Challenge-Repurposing Shutters in the Garden
There are SO many ideas! Start here for inspiration: https://www.google.com/search?q=ways+to+repurpose+old+shutters&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwibwamjnobxAhXGoFMKHWV4CJAQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=ways+to+repurpose+old+shutters&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIECAAQGDoECCMQJzoFCAAQsQM6AggAOgQIABBDOggIABCxAxCDAToGCAAQBRAeOgYIABAIEB5QpFBY-4gBYIyKAWgCcAB4AoABvwKIAYEikgEJMTEuMTQuNC4ymAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&sclient=img&ei=yHC-YJu9CsbBzgLl8KGACQ&bih=664&biw=1280&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS723US725
They are neat to turn into porch decor. I've seen them painted with snowmen, Santa, pumpkin, "HOME", "WELCOME", and flowers. You would only be limited by your imagination.
here are some ideas
https://homebnc.com/best-old-shutter-decoration-ideas/
50+ Ways Decorating with Old Shutters Can Make Your Home Charming
https://homebnc.com/best-old-shutter-decoration-ideas/
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/walls/decorating-with-shutters-513502
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/outdoor-repurpose-shutter-screen-7957152?expand_all_questions=1#!
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/531072981036029451/
decorating with shutters
Outdoor Repurposed Shutter Screen
Some nice ideas here:
https://www.pinterest.com/diyboards/diy-repurposed-shutters/
There's all kinds of crafty ways to use them; you can always sell them on Facebook Marketplace or craigslist to diy-ers!
I've seen them painted as welcome signs, Used as a base for wall light fixtures, and made into a headboard.
There are loads of ideas you can get from pinterest https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pinterest.com/amp/rockwoodshutters/repurpose-ideas-for-shutters/ here it is.
Hometalk has a slew of shutter ideas. Try the search bar at the top left for lots of inspiration.
No, don't just throw them away.
Instead of spending money trying to transform all of them, just post a no-charge add in Craigslist, or Kijji under Free Items. Someone else will take them off your hands.
One idea is to offer your excess to buyers on Facebook market place. We find it a great place to see items moreso than Craigslist
Hi there,
Sell them on eBay etc. or make internal Dressing Screen or folding cabinet doors,. Rather depends on what style they are and sizes. Best wishes
Hi Paula, here are some ideas for you to check out,
https://www.blinds.com/blog/10-things-to-make-with-old-plantation-shutters
https://www.blinds.com/blog/10-things-to-make-with-old-plantation-shutters